Answers

Subtract 84/20 from 35/54

1^st number: 35/54, 2^nd number: 4 4/20

35/54 - 84/20 is -959/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   35/54 = 35 × 10/54 × 10 = 350/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   84/20 = 84 × 27/20 × 27 = 2268/540
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   350/540 - 2268/540 = 350 - 2268/540 = -1918/540
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -959/270

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